If (a_n=6n+1), at which term will (a_n=55)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 9th term
Given a_n=6n+1 and a_n=55, set 6n+1=55. Thus, 6n=54 and n=9. Therefore, 55 is the 9th term of the sequence. The 8th term would be 6(8)+1=49, so it is not correct. Exam tip: To find the position of a given term, equate the general term a_n to that value and solve for n.
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9th term
Why is this the correct answer?
Given a_n=6n+1 and a_n=55, set 6n+1=55. Thus, 6n=54 and n=9. Therefore, 55 is the 9th term of the sequence. The 8th term would be 6(8)+1=49, so it is not correct. Exam tip: To find the position of a given term, equate the general term a_n to that value and solve for n.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: Explicit or general rule.
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